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• [New] AI could surpass any individual human's intelligence as early as in 2026 and exceed humanity collectively by the early 2030s. MarketingProfs
• [New] AI could surpass human intelligence in 2026. MarketingProfs
• [New] AI-powered humanoid robots will soon possess awareness, compete with humans, and ultimately surpass the combined intelligence of all humanity, possibly within three years. Vision Times
• [New] By late 2027, Tesla would begin selling humanoid robots to consumers, envisioning a future where robots outnumber humans and handle tasks from elder care to childcare. Champaign Magazine
• [New] A merger would allow Tesla's upcoming Cybercab robotaxi fleet and its Optimus humanoid robots to utilize Starlink's global low-latency connectivity and xAI's advanced reasoning capabilities natively, creating a vertically integrated ecosystem that no competitor could easily replicate. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] With SpaceX expected to go public later in 2026, and Tesla facing a challenging transition from human-driven EVs to robotaxis and robots, even some proponents of a sprawling Musk conglomerate want to start smaller. WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM - 106.9 FM
• [New] Tesla has staked its future on AI-driven autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, while SpaceX plans the orbiting data centers that might supply the immense computing power needed to drive Tesla's AI-powered machines. WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM - 106.9 FM
• [New] In 2026, the risk is not using AI - it's using AI without qualified human judgement. Barchart.com
• [New] In 2026, educators will turn to human-centered AI to move beyond outdated one-size-fits-all approaches, embracing differentiated learning and motivation science to keep students engaged and performing at their best. THE Journal
• [New] Human-centric leadership will be key to driving performance, bringing stability to a world that feels rocky. Hunt Scanlon Media
• [New] By 2026, successful organizations will combine AI efficiency with human judgement. Big News Network.com
• [New] Organizations anticipate that 42% of their technology workforce will remain permanent human staff by 2027, only a small reduction from 2025, with high-performing companies retaining 50%. Digit
• [New] Despite the rapid adoption of agentic AI, organizations still expect 42% of their tech workforce to remain permanent human staff by 2027 - only a five-point drop from 2025. KPMG
• [New] High-performing companies plan to retain even more permanent human talent, with 50% remaining in place by 2027, revealing the continued importance of human expertise alongside AI. KPMG
• [New] Humanoid robotics could surpass automotive autonomy in economic impact. TESMAG
• [New] Tesla's autonomous humanoid robot, Optimus, should be available to the public by late 2027. Nasdaq
• [New] AgiBot's claim comes amid a broader surge in humanoid robotics, with Omdia forecasting exponential growth over the next decade and projecting global shipments could reach 2.6 million units annually by 2035. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] In 2026, the human-made label will be a selling point that content marketers use to signal the quality of their creation. WordStream
• [New] The four astronauts who will soon become the first humans in more than half a century to fly on a lunar mission have begun the quarantine process - a crucial sign that NASA believes a launch could be imminent. Our Awesome Universe
• [New] NASA is planning to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, with private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin also working on establishing a human settlement on the red planet. LetsBlogItUp
• [New] Under the Semiconductor Industry Human Resources Development Program, Vietnam aims to train 50,000 chip design engineers by 2030, with the workforce expected to exceed 100,000 professionals by 2040 under the National Semiconductor Strategy. alcircle
• [New] Artificial intelligence and robotics could trigger an unprecedented expansion of the global economy and usher in an era of material abundance in which machines meet most human needs. Economic Times
• [New] AI and robotics could drive unprecedented global economic growth, creating a future of abundance where machines meet most human needs. Economic Times

Last updated: 01 February 2026